Newell had requested a remote deposition in the Wolfire v. Valve case because of concerns about contracting Covid-19.
  • Kusimulkku@lemm.eeEnglish
    251·
    1 year ago

    *Gabe starts gesturing to his lawyer to do something*

    “Just answer the question.”

    • Excrubulent@slrpnk.netEnglish
      244·
      1 year ago

      I mean the simple response from the lawyer is, “Objection, relevance,” and the question gets tossed out.

      I demand accuracy in my jokes, even if it kills them.

      • Kusimulkku@lemm.eeEnglish
        23·
        1 year ago

        “Objection, relevance?”

        “Public interest.”

        (Though in my joke I meant his lawyer, instead of objecting, would entreat his client to answer the question)

        • Excrubulent@slrpnk.netEnglish
          111·
          1 year ago

          Ah, I understand now. [MODIFYING JOKE MATRIX TO ACCOMMODATE NEW INFORMATION]

          “Your honor, I need to fire my lawyer.”

          “Mr Newell, no competent lawyer in this country would defend you on this point. If you do not answer the question I will hold you in contempt.”